by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated at 10:50 PM on 12/18/17
It was an unusual night for the TCC Fightin' Reformers. They had no trouble with Earle Street Baptist as they took home an easy 44-19 win, but that was the only thing that was normal about the night. Earle Street's team bus was caught in traffic and the entire team was stranded and could not get to the arena on time. The referees made the puzzling decision to start the clock, but not the game. By the time Earle Street fielded their entire team of five, the first half was over. The decision was made to only play one 18 minute half. This infuriated TCC because it seemed as though it was a punishment to them for showing up on time. The Reformers made it their mission to make sure Earle Street didn't take advantage of the decision that was clearly slanted in their direction by applying immediate pressure on them and did not let up till the final buzzer. One of the newest Reformer's Ben Davis had one of the best over all games in TCC history with an impressive ten points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals. "Imagine if we had been allowed to play two halves tonight! He would have flirted with a triple double for sure" said Hugh Carson. Carson, along with Davis, led the team in scoring with ten. The balanced scoring continued with Ryan LaPierre adding nine points and Randy Pifer chipping in eight.
Patrick Gomer suffered a scary fall early in the game when he landed on his tail bone after attempting an acrobatic shot. He had to be helped to the bench area but made a stunning return a few minutes later to give his team that much needed emotional boost. "He is a warrior and we knew he was hurting, but him coming back out showed how much we, as a team, feel about this season” quipped Rome Lawson. "We are playing at a much higher level this year" said Jonathan Chasteen. "We have come together much quicker than we ever imagined" said Daniel Brown.
The red-hot shooting continued for the fourth consecutive game for Pifer as he connected on two of his three attempts from deep. He is now shooting an unbelievable 70% from deep this season. "It is mostly due to the new balls we are using this season" he explained. "I really feel like I have a lot of control on my shot" he added. "I hate those balls" said an angry LaPierre. It should be noted he is shooting 38% from the field and a disgusting 19% from deep this season and is looking for any excuse in the book to explain his shooting woes.
TCC enters the Christmas break at 3-1 on the season. With six games left on the schedule, the TCC Media Relations Officer Karla Simpson announced #makeninemine. This new initiative will be the rallying cry for TCC as they try to achieve the 9-1 season record. Fan Appreciation Night has been announced for January 29, 2018 at 8:30 PM at Taylors First Baptist Church. Make plans now to attend what will surly be talked about for minutes after the game in the parking lot and then forgotten for all eternity.
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